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Film and TV set catering in Bitchet Green, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: a fish and chip van for the crew in Bitchet Green and the surrounding area.
- End-of-shoot parties
- Treat days on a long shoot
- Outside broadcasts
Film set catering for Bitchet Green events
Film set catering in Bitchet Green, cooked to order
Schedules move, so give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust where we can. We’re often asked to cater wrap parties and photo shoots, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Near Bitchet Green, crews may be miles from anywhere to eat, so a van at base is a big help. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
Location catering around Bitchet Green
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Tell us where your shoot in Bitchet Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Bitchet Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Bitchet Green to London (22 miles away).
Bitchet Green is roughly 22 miles from central London. Nearby historic houses include Ightham Mote (1 mile south-east) and Knole House (1.8 miles west). If you’re shooting at a historic house, the van will need a base agreed with the property. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bitchet Green, and locations in protected landscapes frequently have rules about vehicles.
We take the van to shoots all over the TN15 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve shoots include Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Sevenoaks Preparatory School (0.9 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Send the unit base address and directions
- Agree how the base is left
- Add an allergy question to crew forms
- Send final numbers the day before
Fewer choices mean faster service.
Bins at base keep the location clean.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Crew usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. At midsummer, Bitchet Green has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some locations have nowhere to buy food. A van brings lunch to base. Fish and chip van prices depend on the booking. A one-hour staff lunch is a different job from serving all afternoon at a fête. We set everything out in your quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- We cover Bitchet Green and the whole of Kent
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bitchet Green? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we’ll suggest how it could work.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your crew instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your shoot.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Bitchet Green
Is Bitchet Green close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Bitchet Green?
The closest is Kemsing station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can the van come to base?
Generally, if there is level, firm ground. Locations will decide where.
Do you have documents for productions?
Productions vary, so send us the list and we’ll go through it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you adjust to schedule changes?
Schedules move, and we plan for it. A contact on the day is all we need.
Do you cater wrap parties?
Yes. It is a great way to end a shoot.
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Space in front of the hatch
- A level, firm spot at the unit base
- Access checked by locations
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
Also near Bitchet Green
What else we do in Bitchet Green
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch